Digest

This episode of "I've Had It" features a discussion about the things that annoy people, including loud talkers on planes, screaming kids in hotel pools, and the performative nature of inspirational quotes on social media. The hosts, Jennifer and Angie, share their own pet peeves, and they are joined by guest Gary Genetti, a best-selling author and writer, who adds his own unique perspective to the conversation. Gary shares his frustration with jet bridge operators who are never ready when the plane lands, and he also talks about the entitled behavior of families who take over hotel swimming pools. The hosts and Gary also discuss the phenomenon of loud talkers on planes and in restaurants, and they agree that it's a common problem that drives them crazy. They also talk about the performative nature of inspirational quotes on social media, and they agree that it's a form of toxic positivity that they find annoying. The episode ends with a game of "Had It or Hit It," where the hosts and Gary discuss their opinions on various topics, including Viagra, half birthdays, and inspirational quotes.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast "I've Had It" and the hosts, Jennifer and Angie. They begin by discussing their frustrations with local political commercials and the use of the phrase "American values." They also share their annoyance with people who take up more space than they are allotted at gas stations.

00:17:39

Guest: Gary Genetti

This Chapter introduces Gary Genetti, a best-selling author and writer, as a guest on the podcast. Gary shares his own pet peeves, including jet bridge operators who are never ready when the plane lands and families who take over hotel swimming pools. He also discusses the phenomenon of loud talkers on planes and in restaurants, and the performative nature of inspirational quotes on social media.

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Q&A

• What are some of the things that Gary Genetti has had it with?

  Gary Genetti has had it with jet bridge operators who are never ready when the plane lands, families who take over hotel swimming pools, and loud talkers on planes and in restaurants.

• What is Gary Genetti's new book about?

  Gary Genetti's new book, "We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay," is about his travels with his husband Brad and his thoughts and tips on places he likes.

• What is the game "Had It or Hit It" about?

  "Had It or Hit It" is a game where the hosts and Gary discuss their opinions on various topics, such as Viagra, half birthdays, and inspirational quotes. They decide whether they have "had it" with the topic or if they would "hit it" (meaning they like it).

• What are some of the things that Jennifer and Angie have had it with?

  Jennifer and Angie have had it with local political commercials, people who take up more space than they are allotted at gas stations, and loud talkers on planes and in restaurants.

• What is the hosts' and Gary's opinion on inspirational quotes on social media?

  The hosts and Gary agree that inspirational quotes on social media are often performative and insincere. They find it annoying when people use inspirational quotes to project an image of perfection.

Show Notes